The publication “How to Prevent Bullying and Violence in Schools?” was prepared by Maral Aitmagambetova with the support of the IWPR Representative in Central Asia and the regional analytical platform CABAR.asia.
For citation and references to the material, it is necessary to indicate: Maral Aitmagambetova, 2025, How to Prevent Bullying and Violence in Schools? (Policy Brief), CABAR.asia.
The publication notes that, according to UNICEF, every second child aged 2 to 14 in Kazakhstan is subjected to violent forms of discipline at home. Two-thirds of schoolchildren have experienced or witnessed violence or discrimination from students or teachers. The situation with adolescent suicide is additionally alarming. Given that the problem of bullying remains systemic, a reassessment of the existing architecture of measures and protection mechanisms is necessary.
In response to these challenges, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved a Comprehensive Plan (CP) for the Protection of Children from Violence, Suicide Prevention, and Ensuring Their Rights and Well-Being for 2023–2025. This policy brief has been prepared to develop practical recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Plan’s measures, as well as existing orders and methodologies. The document contains specific recommendations for relevant government agencies and independent organizations engaged in monitoring, advocacy, and work with children.
The document contains specific proposals for eliminating regulatory inconsistencies, clarifying the functions of coordinators, strengthening interdepartmental coordination, and ensuring sustainable resource provision for the system for protecting children from violence.
This publication was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of IWPR and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.